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Aphiah, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel.
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Aphiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul, the first king of Israel, found in the first book of Samuel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Aphiah is listed as an ancestor of Saul, though the exact relationship is not specified. The genealogy traces Saul's lineage back several generations, highlighting his Benjamite heritage. This brief mention of Aphiah serves to provide context for Saul's family background and his connection to the tribe of Benjamin.
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(refreshed), one of the fore-fathers of King Saul. (1 Samuel 9:1)
APHI'AH (refreshed), one of Saul's progenitors. 1 Sam 9:1.
APHI'AH (refreshed), one of Saul's progenitors. 1 Sam 9:1.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0647
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.
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